The Waterloo Roll Call
The Waterloo Roll Call

Author: Charles Dalton

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-05-29

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13:

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The historian Charles Dalton has dedicated years of his life to the study the history of the British army. The result of this research is this wonderful reference work offering a regimental record of all officers of the British army who participated in the Battle of Waterloo.

Memories and Portraits
Memories and Portraits

Author: Robert Louis Stevenson

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2023-10-01

Total Pages: 139

ISBN-13:

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Memories and Portraits by Robert Louis Stevenson: A collection of essays and sketches on a variety of subjects, "Memories and Portraits" provides valuable insights into the life and mind of one of the most important writers of the 19th century. Stevenson's essays offer a window into his creative process and the cultural and intellectual contexts of his time. Key Aspects of the Book "Memories and Portraits": Collection of Essays and Sketches: The book provides a comprehensive collection of essays and sketches on a variety of subjects, including literature, art, and history, shedding light on the complex and diverse intellectual landscape of the 19th century. Insight into the Creative Process: Stevenson's essays offer valuable insight into his creative process, enriching our understanding of his works and influence. Cultural and Intellectual Context: The book sheds light on the cultural and intellectual contexts of Stevenson's time, including the impact of scientific discoveries, social and political movements, and evolving cultural values. Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish writer who lived in the late 19th century. His works, including "Treasure Island" and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," have become beloved classics of British literature.

Memories, Portraits, Essays and Records
Memories, Portraits, Essays and Records

Author: Robert Louis Stevenson

Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag

Published: 2014-01-21

Total Pages: 698

ISBN-13: 3849642569

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This edition is one the most complete Stevensonia collections. It contains a wealth of his essays, memories and records. The essays brought together under this title are chiefly Stevenson's reflections, ten years afterwards, on the experiences and friendships of his youth. They represent a proportion of his contributions of this kind to reviews and magazines, from 1882 to 1887. Some of the essays are : The Foreigner at Home, Old Mortality, Pastoral, The Manse, Thomas Stevenson, Talk and Talkers, The Character of Dogs and A Penny Plain.

Memories and Portraits - Memories of Himself - Selection from his Notebook
Memories and Portraits - Memories of Himself - Selection from his Notebook

Author: Robert Louis Stevenson

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2015-06-08

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 1473375592

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This book contains Robert Stevenson's 1887 work, "Memories and Portraits". It is a collection of essays that form an autobiographical sketch of this most esteemed author, and it will greatly appeal to those with an interest in his life and mind. The chapters of this book include: "The Foreigner at Home", "Some College Memories", "Old Morality", "Q College Magazine", "An Old Scotch Gardener", "Pastoral", "The Manse", "Memories of an Islet", "Thomas Stevenson", "Talk and Talkers: First Paper", "Talk and Talkers: Second Paper", etcetera. Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850 - 1894) was an influential Scottish writer who is most famous for writing "Treasure Island" and "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde". Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.